Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Guyana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guyana to Trinidad and Tobago? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Guyana to Trinidad and Tobago.
people born in Guyana live in Trinidad and Tobago · UN DESA
Who's moving to Trinidad and Tobago?
Top countries of origin for Trinidad and Tobago's foreign-born residents.
- 24,001
-
2.10,923
Guyana
- 8,913
- 7,141
- 6,439
- 2,629
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Guyana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guyana generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guyana generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Guyana generally does better on infrastructure, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Georgetown | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
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| Month | Georgetown | Port Of Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) |
| Feb | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) |
| Mar | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) |
| Apr | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) |
| May | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jun | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) |
Data:
Hydrometeorological Service,
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. To live, work, or study long-term in Trinidad and Tobago, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Trinidad and Tobago's immigration authority.
Guyana passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Trinidad and Tobago?
Connectivity is usually fine (Trinidad and Tobago: 25.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Trinidad and Tobago offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?
Guyana generally does better on safety, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Trinidad and Tobago is 39.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.
How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Guyana?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).
What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Guyana?
The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.
What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?
Both Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago share the same official language: English.
